All Resources

Connecting the dots : aboriginal workforce and economic development in Alberta

Description

The First Nations, Métis and Inuit (FNMI) Workforce Planning Initiative was launched in 2008. Over an 18-month period, the four-member MLA Committee which was appointed led an engagement process... More ≫

Description

The First Nations, Métis and Inuit (FNMI) Workforce Planning Initiative was launched in 2008. Over an 18-month period, the four-member MLA Committee which was appointed led an engagement process that included government-to-government meetings with First Nations and Métis leaders; urban Aboriginal dialogues; and meetings with educational institutions, training providers, service delivery, community and economic development organizations, other levels of government, employers, and industry. The focus of the engagement was increasing the participation of Aboriginal people in Alberta’s work force and economy. From all the discussions, input and information gathered the Committee has made 30 recommendations, which are included in this report.

Tags

Connecting the dots : progress highlights : aboriginal workforce and economic development in Alberta

Description

This report provides snapshots of change highlighting how things are being done differently as a result of the recommendations which came out of the report Connecting the Dots: Aboriginal... More ≫

Description

This report provides snapshots of change highlighting how things are being done differently as a result of the recommendations which came out of the report Connecting the Dots: Aboriginal Workforce and Economic Development in Alberta, which was released in May 2011. Particular stories and activities have been selected to convey how partnerships and collaborations are positively impacting Aboriginal people and communities, and the province of Alberta overall.

Tags

Government of Alberta response : connecting the dots : aboriginal workforce and economic development in Alberta

Description

The First Nations, Métis and Inuit (FNMI) Workforce Planning Initiative was launched in 2008 and a four-member MLA Committee was appointed to write a report and put forward recommendations for... More ≫

Description

The First Nations, Métis and Inuit (FNMI) Workforce Planning Initiative was launched in 2008 and a four-member MLA Committee was appointed to write a report and put forward recommendations for consideration. The report, released in 2010 and entitled Connecting the Dots: Aboriginal Workforce and Economic Development in Alberta, included 30 recommendations. The Government of Alberta accepts 28 recommendations and accepts in principle two recommendations, and this document contains the government response to each of the 30 recommendations.

Tags

Government of Alberta-Metis Settlements General Council : long-term governance and funding arrangements

Description

On March 12, 2013, the Premier, Minister of Aboriginal Relations and the President of the Metis Settlements General Council (MSGC) signed the Long-Term Governance and Funding Arrangements . The... More ≫

Description

On March 12, 2013, the Premier, Minister of Aboriginal Relations and the President of the Metis Settlements General Council (MSGC) signed the Long-Term Governance and Funding Arrangements . The 10-year landmark agreement commits $85 million from Alberta and $28.5 million from the MSGC for initiatives aimed at: * Strengthening the Settlements’ governance, accountability and sustainability. * Increasing education, employment and economic opportunities. * Improving infrastructure and essential services. * Creating safe and healthy communities, including dedicating an RCMP officer for each of the eight Metis Settlements. * Enhancing the productive relationship between the Government of Alberta and the Metis Settlements. Representatives of the Government of Alberta, through the Ministry of Aboriginal Relations, and the Metis Settlements have developed a comprehensive implementation plan and are currently working together to fulfil the agreement commitments.

Tags

Alberta-Métis settlements accord

Description

A political agreement between Alberta and the Federation of Métis Settlement Associations which described both parties' intentions to develop a new land-based governance model for the Métis... More ≫

Description

A political agreement between Alberta and the Federation of Métis Settlement Associations which described both parties' intentions to develop a new land-based governance model for the Métis settlements. The accord's goals are to secure a Métis land base for future generations, and to support local autonomy and economic self-sufficiency.

Tags